March 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Mexico Fears Discrimination, Strained US Relations Under New Texas Immigration Law. Reuters. A migrant checks her bag after members of the Texas National Guard burnt ...Jan 24, 2014 · January 24, 2014. Robin Hood is pleased to announce the launch of the Immigrant Justice Corps, the largest expansion of immigration legal services in New York City’s history, and the first fellowship program in the country dedicated to providing immigrants with the high-quality legal services they deserve and too often don’t receive. IJC Community Fellows at the New York Public Library (NYPL) offer immigration consultations and legal help services to the New York City immigrant community through screenings, assistance with filing applications, and referrals to immigration specialists. * NYPL only hosts Community Fellows.Judge Katzmann died too soon to achieve his vision of quality counsel for all low-income immigrants. We can work to ensure that his legacy and profound understanding of law and justice endures. Thanks to you, we are one step closer to achieving Judge Katzmann’s dream of universal representation. Help build a future we can all be proud of. Long Island Project (IJC) A natural outgrowth of IJC’s effort to increase access to counsel, IJC’s in-house removal defense team is dedicated to defending Central American families who are seeking asylum in removal proceedings in the New York City Immigration Court. As part of a joint pilot program between IJC and CARECEN, this team ... Join our email list to receive the latest updates from IJC!Feb 10, 2019 · For author Mulligan Sepúlveda, the son and husband of Spanish-speaking immigrants, the battle for immigration reform is personal. Mulligan Sepúlveda writes of visiting border detention centers, defending undocumented immigrants in court, and taking his services to JFK to represent people being turned away at the gates during Trump’s ... Leyda Taveras is the Finance Operations Manager of Immigrant Justice Corps. Ms. Taveras was previously a Program Manager at NYU School of Medicine where she managed a research fellowship in the department of Pediatrics. Ms. Taveras graduated with a B.S in Public Affairs from Baruch College. She was involved in many different organizations on ... Andrea Sacasa. 2022 Justice Fellows. CARECEN. Hofstra - Maurice A. Deane School of Law. As an immigrant herself from Leon, Nicaragua, Andrea understands first-hand the necessity of legal representation throughout the immigration process and as such, has always sought opportunities to contribute to the cause. Her prior experience includes ...New York Public Library - Immigrant Justice Corps. IJC Community Fellows at the New York Public Library (NYPL) offer immigration consultations and legal help services to …Vanessa Reyes. 2022 Justice Fellows. CAIR Coalition. University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. As the daughter of immigrants, Vanessa is well-versed in the experiences and hardships of the immigrant community. During law school, she interned with Ayuda and Kids in Need of Defense where she worked on an array of immigration …October 17, 2023. Two college graduates will serve as IJC’s 2023 Community Fellows, spending the next two years providing individualized legal screenings and representation in immigration benefits applications to underserved immigrants. The Fellows — Sofia Aslan and Cesar Paz — were selected for their dedication to immigrant justice and ... Those with representation are six times more likely to see a successful outcome. Immigrant Justice Corps works to both empower new lawyers and advocates to join the immigration field and address the urgent need for direct legal services. IJC Fellows represent immigrants free of charge, delivering a 93% success rate in completed cases. A core tenet of Immigrant Justice Corps’ mission is mobilizing quality counsel to immigrant communities that need it most. IJC Fellows increase the capacity of their host organizations across the country – creating opportunities for new and innovative counsel in chronically underserved areas. One of those regions is the Lower Hudson Valley. In a major step forward for immigrant justice, Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC), the first and only fellowship exclusively dedicated to increasing legal representation for immigrants announces the elevation of its long-time Executive Director Jojo Annobil to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Over 100,000 lives transformed by IJC’s talented Fellows ... Jojo Annobil is the Executive Director of Immigrant Justice Corps. His work for nearly two decades has focused on protecting immigrants’ rights. He is an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law where he co-teaches the Immigrant Defense Clinic. He also serves as Special Counsel to the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate ...Jiyoon Kim. 2019 Justice Fellows. Brooklyn Defender Services. Northeastern University School of Law. IJC is thrilled to announce our ninth class of Justice Fellows. Selected for their passion, talent, and commitment to immigrants’ rights, the 2022 Fellows will bring their many skills to bear on the acute legal representation crisis in immigration. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The second package of final Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills in the U.S. House of Representatives fails to rein in wasteful and …Join our email list to receive the latest updates from IJC!March 2, 2022. Meet Jon Greenspan, a second-year Justice Fellow at Brooklyn Defender Services. He provides free, quality legal assistance to immigrants in cases involving removal defense, SIJS, U and T visas, and asylum. After uncovering an erroneous decision made by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), Jon secured …July 21, 2023. BC Law graduates Elizabeth Harrington ’23 and James Lopez Olvera ’23 have been selected by the Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) as 2023 justice fellows. IJC works to address the critical need for legal representation in immigration by providing free, high-quality legal services. They recruit and train the fellows and then ...Jojo Annobil is Chief Executive Officer of Immigrant Justice Corps. He joined IJC as Executive Director in 2016. He has worked on the frontlines of the struggle for immigrant …Immigrant Justice Corps Fellows are uniquely positioned to shed light on the current representation crisis, especially regarding Central American immigrants seeking asylum, as they are embedded in front-line legal services organizations across the country. IJC is the country’s first fellowship program wholly dedicated to meeting the need for ...The Door. The Door’s mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. They offer a range of immigration services for youth, ranging from Know Your Rights clinics to legal consultations to pro bono support. Isaac Bloch.Through our fellowship programs, IJC seeks to close the gap in access to representation and move the needle toward a universal right to counsel for all immigrants. As a …Her thesis examined public opinion attitudes towards immigration in the United States. She is passionate about social justice and utilizing a strengths-based approach to create systemic change. Becca joined IJC in October 2022 as Senior Recruitment Manager. Previously, she worked for five years in undergraduate college admission recruitment….Alina Das. Professor Das is Co-Director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic, a leading institution in local and national struggles for immigrant rights. She and her students represent immigrants and community organizations in litigation at the agency, federal court, and Supreme Court level, and in immigrant rights campaigns at the local, state, and ...July 21, 2023. BC Law graduates Elizabeth Harrington ’23 and James Lopez Olvera ’23 have been selected by the Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) as 2023 justice fellows. IJC works to address the critical need for legal representation in immigration by providing free, high-quality legal services. They recruit and train the fellows and then ...Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) joins other human rights organizations in rebuking this new policy, which would separate families and send asylum seekers back to danger. “This is not the way to reform our asylum system,” said Jojo Annobil, Executive Director of IJC. “It is a function of our broken system that the United States is unable to ... Make the Road New York. Make the Road New York integrates legal and survival services, community organizing, policy innovation, and transformative education to advance justice and support immigrant and working-class families in New York. Alina Das. Professor Das is Co-Director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic, a leading institution in local and national struggles for immigrant rights. She and her students represent immigrants and community organizations in litigation at the agency, federal court, and Supreme Court level, and in immigrant rights campaigns at the local, state, and ...strategies to reduce the justice gap for immigrant families, ensuring that immigration status is no longer a barrier to social and economic opportunity. This position will report to the Fellowship Director and will provide administrative and programmatic support to the critical functions of the Immigrant Justice Corps’ FellowshipCatholic Legal Services - Miami. Catholic Legal Services of Miami provides care and professional assistance to those who lack sufficient means to obtain legal help, empowering immigrants in South Florida through legal representation and citizenship services. In a major step forward for immigrant justice, Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC), the first and only fellowship exclusively dedicated to increasing legal representation for immigrants announces the elevation of its long-time Executive Director Jojo Annobil to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Sarah Subramanian. 2023 Justice Fellows. Advocates for Immigrant Rights. Texas A&M University School of Law. During her 2L year of law school, Sarah was part of the Immigrant Rights Clinic at her law school for two semesters. There, she represented two clients in immigration trials and worked on some appellate cases.New York Immigration Coalition. [email protected] 212 627 2227 131 W 33rd St, Ste 610 New York, NY 10001Darcy E. Guio. As an immigrant from Colombia who arrived in the United States at eight years old, Darcy knew firsthand the importance of having quality immigration representation. Darcy always knew she wanted to pursue a career where she could give back to her community, which is why she decided to pursue a legal career. During her …The Immigrant Justice Corps community is mourning the untimely passing of its visionary leader, the Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, a federal appeals judge at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. A towering intellectual and a tenacious advocate for quality legal representation of immigrants, Judge Katzmann …Since IJC opened its doors in 2014, our Fellows have supported over 90,000 immigrants and their families, with a case success rate of over 90 percent. Over 90 percent of our alumni continue to practice immigration law long after they leave IJC. 100% of our Justice Fellows from our inaugural class are working in the immigration field.Robin Hood is pleased to announce the launch of the Immigrant Justice Corps, the largest expansion of immigration legal services in New York City’s history, …13 Jul, 2023, 10:00 ET. NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is thrilled to announce our largest-ever class of Justice Fellows. Selected for their passion, talent ... View job description… In a major step forward for immigrant justice, Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC), the first and only fellowship exclusively dedicated to increasing legal representation for immigrants announces the elevation of its long-time Executive Director Jojo Annobil to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Immigrant Justice Corps is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is an innovative fellowship program that places law graduates with leading nonprofit organizations around New York City. To schedule an appointment, contact our main office. Before joining Immigrant Justice Corps, Maryann served as the inaugural Attorney-in-Charge for Immigrant & Refugee Services, Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS), Archdiocese of New York, where she oversaw the legal services delivery of over 140 attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff; and provided programmatic, contractual, and ... A core tenet of Immigrant Justice Corps’ mission is mobilizing quality counsel to immigrant communities that need it most. IJC Fellows increase the capacity of their host organizations across the country – creating opportunities for new and innovative counsel in chronically underserved areas. One of those regions is the Lower Hudson Valley.Indiana and Chicago immigration lawyers provide legal aid for immigrants and asylum seekers, fight for fair immigration reform and an end to inhumane immigration detention. ... The National Immigrant Justice Center is a program of Heartland Alliance, which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.The Immigrant Justice Corps community is mourning the untimely passing of its visionary leader, the Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, a federal appeals judge at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. A towering intellectual and a tenacious advocate for quality legal representation of immigrants, Judge Katzmann … Those with representation are six times more likely to see a successful outcome. Immigrant Justice Corps works to both empower new lawyers and advocates to join the immigration field and address the urgent need for direct legal services. IJC Fellows represent immigrants free of charge, delivering a 93% success rate in completed cases. Brenda Gonzalez Rueda. 2021 Justice Fellows. Brooklyn Defender Services. Columbia Law School. Immigrant Justice Corps Mourns the Loss of Judge Robert A. Katzmann. Immigrant Justice Corps Announces Class of 2020 Justice Fellows.Victor Cueva Milla is the Fellowship Director at Immigrant Justice Corps. In previous roles, Victor served as a Legal Director, Managing Attorney, Pro Bono supervising attorney and Senior Staff Attorney at a few notable immigration legal services organizations including Neighbors Link, The Center for Safety and Change, Catholic Charities Community …Indiana and Chicago immigration lawyers provide legal aid for immigrants and asylum seekers, fight for fair immigration reform and an end to inhumane immigration detention. ... The National Immigrant Justice Center is a program of Heartland Alliance, which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Jojo Annobil is Chief Executive Officer of Immigrant Justice Corps. He joined IJC as Executive Director in 2016. He has worked on the frontlines of the struggle for immigrant rights for nearly two decades. As a litigator, administrator, and adjunct professor, he has championed access to justice for low-income immigrants, advocated for legal ... Nov 7, 2023 · First IJC Fellow joins the immigration bench! November 7, 2023. This is an historic day for Immigrant Justice Corps. Today the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the appointment of Dianna Michelle Martínez Soler (Justice Fellow ‘17) as an immigration judge at the New York immigration court! Pamela Guerrero. Pamela’s interest in immigration law started in her multigenerational immigrant household and was further cultivated when she served as tutor in White Plains Senior High School. She worked with adolescents who recently arrived in the country, which inspired her to the take on humanitarian work in Nonviolence International ... It serves the homeless, the hungry and the physically, mentally and emotionally challenged. A comprehensive range of professional human services are also offered to youth, neglected children, the elderly and immigrants. CCCS Immigrant & Refugee Services Division has been a leading provider of quality immigration legal assistance in New York ... Marian discovered her passion for immigrant advocacy and justice at John Jay College. She was a fellow for the Immigrant Student Success Center’s Peer Advocate Fellowship where she supported undocumented and mix-status high school students. At the same time, she interned at Safe Passage Project through ULAMP and Service Corps.Sarah Subramanian. 2023 Justice Fellows. Advocates for Immigrant Rights. Texas A&M University School of Law. During her 2L year of law school, Sarah was part of the Immigrant Rights Clinic at her law school for two semesters. There, she represented two clients in immigration trials and worked on some appellate cases.The Door. The Door’s mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. They offer a range of immigration services for youth, ranging from Know Your Rights clinics to legal consultations to pro bono support. Isaac Bloch.Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is the country’s first fellowship program wholly dedicated to meeting the need for high-quality legal assistance for immigrants seeking citizenship and fighting... Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is the country’s first fellowship program wholly dedicated to meeting the need for high-quality legal assistance for immigrants seeking citizenship and fighting ... Rosetta Williams joined IJC in February 2019 as Operations Director. She now serves as Senior Director, People & Culture. Rosetta is an HR Professional with over 20 years of experience. Her most recent role was as Sr. Director, Employee Benefits at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rosetta previously worked as the Civil Practice ... Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is an innovative fellowship program that places law graduates with leading nonprofit organizations around New York City. To schedule an appointment, contact our main office. Immigrant Justice Corps is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. Sophia N. Welbeck. Sophia joined IJC in August 2022 as Fellowship Manager. In her former role with the HIV/AIDs Representation Project (HARP) at the Legal Aid Society, she reported to the Supervising Attorney and was responsible for the smooth and effective operations of the project. This included coordination of intake (on- and off-site ...Aleela Taylor, a 2023 Fellow for Americans for Immigration Justice Corps, was caught in camera in Miami destroying posters of Israeli civilians kidnapped by Hamas. ... Aleela Taylor, a 2023 Justice Fellow at Americans for Immigrant Justice, is known for her advocacy for diversity and inclusion during her law school years. ...Harvard Law School. Kenneth Tea. Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) University of Hawaii - Manoa. Anna Waltar. Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) University of Washington School of Law. ImmDef is a next-generation social justice law firm that defends our immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system.Immigration consultations, legal services and information sessions are available with ActionNYC and Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) at Brooklyn Public Library. To schedule an individual consultation, call the City-funded, Immigration Legal Hotline at 800-354-0365, or call 311 and say "ActionNYC," between 9AM to 6PM, Monday to Friday. Rosetta Williams joined IJC in February 2019 as Operations Director. She now serves as Senior Director, People & Culture. Rosetta is an HR Professional with over 20 years of experience. Her most recent role was as Sr. Director, Employee Benefits at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rosetta previously worked as the Civil Practice ... Immigrant Justice Corps catalyzes the careers of dozens of college and law graduates every year, serves tens of thousands of immigrants, and develops new ways of thinking about and practicing public interest law. As we grow our coalition, we are eager to build relationships with new organizations, universities and law schools that would like to ...Immigrant Justice Corps is the first and only fellowship of its kind – recruiting promising new lawyers and advocates, training them to provide high-quality legal services, and mobilizing them to host organizations around the country to directly help immigrants in need. Help us stand up for immigrants’ rights with a donation.New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) The New York Legal Assistance Group helps New Yorkers in need combat social and economic injustice, addressing emerging and urgent legal needs with comprehensive, free civil legal services, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community education.In a major step forward for immigrant justice, Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC), the first and only fellowship exclusively dedicated to increasing legal representation for immigrants announces the elevation of its long-time Executive Director Jojo Annobil to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Over 100,000 lives transformed by IJC’s talented Fellows ...While in law school, Yessenia has worked on asylum and cancellation of removal cases both as a Legal Intern at the Harvard Law School Immigration and Refugee Clinic and as a Legal Assistant at Lider, Fogarty & Ribeiro P.C. Yessenia is looking forward to starting her immigration career at FIRRP, where she will advocate for unaccompanied minors … In a major step forward for immigrant justice, Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC), the first and only fellowship exclusively dedicated to increasing legal representation for immigrants announces the elevation of its long-time Executive Director Jojo Annobil to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Over 100,000 lives transformed by IJC’s talented Fellows ... Long Island Project (IJC) - Immigrant Justice Corps. A natural outgrowth of IJC’s effort to increase access to counsel, IJC’s in-house removal defense team is dedicated to …Feb 10, 2019 · For author Mulligan Sepúlveda, the son and husband of Spanish-speaking immigrants, the battle for immigration reform is personal. Mulligan Sepúlveda writes of visiting border detention centers, defending undocumented immigrants in court, and taking his services to JFK to represent people being turned away at the gates during Trump’s ... 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Through the Immigrant Justice Corps initiative, legal Fellows – attorneys and law graduates – can provide legal representation in a limited number of complex immigration cases, including removal/deportation proceedings. Services are provided at locations in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. Assistance with naturalization and DACA cases .... Roland tire
Gabriela Cruz. 2021 Justice Fellows, Third Year Fellows. Tulane Immigrants' Rights Law Clinic. Tulane University School of Law. Born and raised in Mexico City to Cuban parents, Gabriela has always understood what it means to be an immigrant— she herself came to the United States six years ago. Gabriela knew she would be an immigration ...National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Olivia Abrecht. National Immigrant Justice Center. New York …Cristal Enriquez. 2021 Justice Fellows. Safe Passage Project. City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law.Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) joins other human rights organizations in rebuking this new policy, which would separate families and send asylum seekers back to danger. “This is not the way to reform our asylum system,” said Jojo Annobil, Executive Director of IJC. “It is a function of our broken system that the United States is unable to ...Jojo Annobil is the Executive Director of Immigrant Justice Corps. His work for nearly two decades has focused on protecting immigrants’ rights. He is an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law where he co-teaches the Immigrant Defense Clinic. He also serves as Special Counsel to the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate ... Immigrant Justice Corps is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. In July 2021, John Peng, a second year Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) Justice Fellow assigned to Prisoner’s Legal Services of New York in Albany, New York, won a landmark case in New York’s Second Circuit Federal Court of Appeals that will impact thousands of immigrants who may no longer be subject to deportation, or may qualify …For author Mulligan Sepúlveda, the son and husband of Spanish-speaking immigrants, the battle for immigration reform is personal. Mulligan Sepúlveda writes of visiting border detention centers, defending undocumented immigrants in court, and taking his services to JFK to represent people being turned away at the gates during Trump’s ...May 7, 2020 · Jojo Annobil is the Executive Director of Immigrant Justice Corps. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Annobil, was the Attorney-in-Charge of The Legal Aid Society’s Immigration Law Unit, a city-wide leader in the provision of high quality immigration legal services. Mr. Annobil is an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law where he ... Pamela Guerrero. Pamela’s interest in immigration law started in her multigenerational immigrant household and was further cultivated when she served as tutor in White Plains Senior High School. She worked with adolescents who recently arrived in the country, which inspired her to the take on humanitarian work in Nonviolence International ... Join our email list to receive the latest updates from IJC! Marian discovered her passion for immigrant advocacy and justice at John Jay College. She was a fellow for the Immigrant Student Success Center’s Peer Advocate Fellowship where she supported undocumented and mix-status high school students. At the same time, she interned at Safe Passage Project through ULAMP and Service Corps.Leyda Taveras is the Finance Operations Manager of Immigrant Justice Corps. Ms. Taveras was previously a Program Manager at NYU School of Medicine where she managed a research fellowship in the department of Pediatrics. Ms. Taveras graduated with a B.S in Public Affairs from Baruch College. She was involved in many different …Sophia N. Welbeck. Sophia joined IJC in August 2022 as Fellowship Manager. In her former role with the HIV/AIDs Representation Project (HARP) at the Legal Aid Society, she reported to the Supervising Attorney and was responsible for the smooth and effective operations of the project. This included coordination of intake (on- and off-site ...This is an historic day for Immigrant Justice Corps. Today the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the appointment of Dianna Michelle Martínez Soler (Justice Fellow ‘17) as an immigration judge at the New York immigration court!. Until her appointment, Judge Martínez Soler was the Legal Director at Central …Immigrant Justice Corps, New York, New York. 2,752 likes · 8 talking about this · 10 were here. Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is the country’s first fellowship program dedicated to meeting the need...Alina Das. Professor Das is Co-Director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic, a leading institution in local and national struggles for immigrant rights. She and her students represent immigrants and community organizations in litigation at the agency, federal court, and Supreme Court level, and in immigrant rights campaigns at the local, state, and ...CORO Immigrant Civic Leadership Program 2020 alum; Fellowship Director at Immigrant Justice Corps. New York City Metropolitan Area. Connect Kirsten Clark Baltimore, MD. Connect ... In a major step forward for immigrant justice, Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC), the first and only fellowship exclusively dedicated to increasing legal representation for immigrants announces the elevation of its long-time Executive Director Jojo Annobil to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Over 100,000 lives transformed by IJC’s talented Fellows ... Jiyoon Kim. 2019 Justice Fellows. Brooklyn Defender Services. Northeastern University School of Law.Jojo Annobil is Chief Executive Officer of Immigrant Justice Corps. He joined IJC as Executive Director in 2016. He has worked on the frontlines of the struggle for immigrant …Alexandra Castro. Alexandra is a first-generation law student who is devoted to serving marginalized communities and advancing human rights. During law school, Alexandra represented clients in their immigration proceedings as a student attorney in W&L’s Immigrant Rights Clinic. She also clerked for the Washington State Court of Appeals and ...Immigrant Justice Corps. Oct 2023 - Present 2 months. New York, New York, United States. I'm passionate about IJC’s unique ability to uplift frontline perspectives to address national justice ... In a major step forward for immigrant justice, Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC), the first and only fellowship exclusively dedicated to increasing legal representation for immigrants announces the elevation of its long-time Executive Director Jojo Annobil to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read More. IJC News. Immigrant Justice Corps is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status ...Jun 30, 2021 · The Immigrant Justice Corps community is mourning the untimely passing of its visionary leader, the Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, a federal appeals judge at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. A towering intellectual and a tenacious advocate for quality legal representation of immigrants, Judge Katzmann exhibited a rare ... February 14, 2022. Eight years ago, we officially opened our doors and began recruiting IJC’s inaugural 2014 class of Fellows. What started as a bold idea to address the …In a major step forward for immigrant justice, Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC), the first and only fellowship exclusively dedicated to increasing legal representation for immigrants announces the elevation of its long-time Executive Director Jojo Annobil to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Make the Road New York. Make the Road New York integrates legal and survival services, community organizing, policy innovation, and transformative education to advance justice and support immigrant and working-class families in New York. Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is the country’s first fellowship program wholly dedicated to meeting the need for high-quality legal assistance for immigrants seeking citizenship and fighting ... Vanessa Reyes. 2022 Justice Fellows. CAIR Coalition. University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. As the daughter of immigrants, Vanessa is well-versed in the experiences and hardships of the immigrant community. During law school, she interned with Ayuda and Kids in Need of Defense where she worked on an array of immigration cases ... Bronx Defenders. Bronx Defenders is a public defender nonprofit that provides innovative, holistic, and client-centered criminal defense, family defense, civil legal services, social work support, and advocacy to low-income people in the Bronx.Immigrant Justice Corps is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status ...IJC is thrilled to announce our ninth class of Justice Fellows. Selected for their passion, talent, and commitment to immigrants’ rights, the 2022 Fellows will bring their many skills to bear on the acute legal …March 2, 2022. Meet Jon Greenspan, a second-year Justice Fellow at Brooklyn Defender Services. He provides free, quality legal assistance to immigrants in cases involving removal defense, SIJS, U and T visas, and asylum. After uncovering an erroneous decision made by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), Jon secured …Aliyents Giuseppe left Venezuela. Justice Fellow ’21 Jennifer Acevedo, right, poses with her client Giuseppe the day he won asylum. After a long journey, he arrived at the southwest border and was detained in December 2017. Aliyents Giuseppe spent months in detention, calling several organizations for legal assistance.April 10, 2023. Second-year Justice Fellow Olivia Page-Pollard reflects on the harrowing journey of her client Ana, a survivor of domestic and sexual abuse, who had to wait nearly a decade to obtain asylum in the United States. Four generations of IJC Justice Fellows represented Ana while she waited for her asylum hearing.The Door. The Door’s mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. They offer a range of immigration services for youth, ranging from Know Your Rights clinics to legal consultations to pro bono support. Isaac Bloch.Join our email list to receive the latest updates from IJC!Jun 30, 2021 · The Immigrant Justice Corps community is mourning the untimely passing of its visionary leader, the Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, a federal appeals judge at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. A towering intellectual and a tenacious advocate for quality legal representation of immigrants, Judge Katzmann exhibited a rare ... Central American Legal Assistance. Central American Legal Assistance (CALA) provides free or low-cost legal services to New York City’s immigrant community. They are committed to protecting and defending Central and South American asylum-seekers and expanding the civil rights of all immigrants. Apply for Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) postgraduate and undergraduate scholarships for international students to study abroad. Brenda Gonzalez Rueda. 2021 Justice Fellows. Brooklyn Defender Services. Columbia Law School. Immigrant Justice Corps Mourns the Loss of Judge Robert A. Katzmann. Immigrant Justice Corps Announces Class of 2020 Justice Fellows.Justice Alito extends pause on Texas immigration law 02:31. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Monday extended an order barring Texas officials from …Americans for Immigrant Justice. Aleela Taylor. Americans for Immigrant Justice. University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Those with representation are six times more likely to see a successful outcome. Immigrant Justice Corps works to both empower new lawyers and advocates to join the immigration field and address the urgent need for direct legal services. IJC Fellows represent immigrants free of charge, delivering a 93% success rate in completed cases. Through the Immigrant Justice Corps initiative, legal Fellows – attorneys and law graduates – can provide legal representation in a limited number of complex immigration cases, including removal/deportation proceedings. Services are provided at locations in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. Assistance with naturalization and DACA cases ...Jun 30, 2021 · The Immigrant Justice Corps community is mourning the untimely passing of its visionary leader, the Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, a federal appeals judge at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. A towering intellectual and a tenacious advocate for quality legal representation of immigrants, Judge Katzmann exhibited a rare ... April 10, 2023. Second-year Justice Fellow Olivia Page-Pollard reflects on the harrowing journey of her client Ana, a survivor of domestic and sexual abuse, who had to wait nearly a decade to obtain asylum in the United States. Four generations of IJC Justice Fellows represented Ana while she waited for her asylum hearing.Sep 15, 2022 · Immigrant Justice Corps’ (IJC) mission is to recruit, train, and populate the immigration field with the highest quality legal advocates to create a new generation of leaders with a lifelong commitment to immigrant justice. IJC is the country’s first and only fellowship program exclusively dedicated to expanding access to quality counsel ... Legal Services NYC challenges systemic injustices by working to ensure safety and stability for immigrants, demanding access to high-quality education, health care, and economic security, and fighting for the dignity and respect of all New Yorkers, including LGBTQ communities, New Yorkers with disabilities, and people of color.Lindsay Nash is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and co-directs the Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Previously, she was a Skadden Fellow at the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, where she focused on impact litigation related to immigration detention and border enforcement, …Claudia’s commitment to immigrant justice stems from her advocacy with immigrant survivors at the Urban Justice Center’s Domestic Violence Project prior to law school. During law school, Claudia interned with The Legal Aid Society, ACLU of Southern California, and Make the Road NY.Feb 10, 2019 · For author Mulligan Sepúlveda, the son and husband of Spanish-speaking immigrants, the battle for immigration reform is personal. Mulligan Sepúlveda writes of visiting border detention centers, defending undocumented immigrants in court, and taking his services to JFK to represent people being turned away at the gates during Trump’s ... Tiana Cherbosque. 2023 Justice Fellows. UCLA Immigrant Family Legal Clinic. UCLA School of Law. Prior to law school, Tiana worked as a Family Reunification Coordinator for immigrant survivors of human trafficking. While she initially entered the immigration field as an aspiring social worker, she was deeply inspired by the immigration attorneys ...Staff. Christa Stewart, Chief Operating Officer (formerly IJC’s Deputy Director), recently worked for Equality Now, managing litigation and global advocacy for women’s and girls’ rights. Prior to joining Equality Now, Christa worked for the New York State Bureau of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (OTDA) leading work on human trafficking ...She is a certified coach, trained by Coaching for Healing Justice & Liberation. Aaliya received her undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and her law degree from Fordham University. Born in India and raised in Hong Kong, she now makes her home in Brooklyn, NY. Aaliya Zaveri joined IJC in May 2022 as Project Manager. She previously ...Through the Immigrant Justice Corps initiative, legal Fellows – attorneys and law graduates – can provide legal representation in a limited number of complex immigration cases, including removal/deportation proceedings. Services are provided at locations in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. Assistance with naturalization and DACA cases ...Lindsay Nash is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and co-directs the Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Previously, she was a Skadden Fellow at the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, where she focused on impact litigation related to immigration detention and border enforcement, …It serves the homeless, the hungry and the physically, mentally and emotionally challenged. A comprehensive range of professional human services are also offered to youth, neglected children, the elderly and immigrants. CCCS Immigrant & Refugee Services Division has been a leading provider of quality immigration legal assistance in New York ...Immigrant Justice Corps Wellesley College. During her undergraduate years, Michelle was extensively involved with Asian and Asian American nonprofit and community spaces, where she engaged in community building, advocacy, and translation and interpretation. These experiences developed her interests in language accessibility and justice ...Olivia Abrecht. Before attending NYU Law, Olivia Abrecht was a youth organizer for four years at the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC), a grassroots community organization on the southwest side of Chicago. During law school, Olivia participated in the NYU Immigrant Rights Clinic for two years, spent her summers in Chicago working at the ...Join our email list to receive the latest updates from IJC!Through our fellowship programs, IJC seeks to close the gap in access to representation and move the needle toward a universal right to counsel for all immigrants. As a …American Friends Service Committee. The American Friends Service Committee’s Immigrant Rights Program supports the immigrant community in New Jersey by providing representation in challenging cases, ensuring that immigrant voices are heard in policy debates, and more broadly integrating legal services, advocacy, and organizing. Long Island Project (IJC) A natural outgrowth of IJC’s effort to increase access to counsel, IJC’s in-house removal defense team is dedicated to defending Central American families who are seeking asylum in removal proceedings in the New York City Immigration Court. 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